Therapy for Burnout and Stress in Los Gatos and Across California
Success doesn’t have to cost your sanity.
There's more to life than just making it through the day—but right now, that’s all you feel you can do.
You’ve done everything you were supposed to do.
You’ve worked hard, maintained the image, show up with a smile. But behind closed doors, something’s shifted.
You’re not here because you’re weak.
You’re here because the way you’ve been surviving isn’t sustainable anymore.
You might recognize yourself in this:
You’re waking up already tired. Even after a full night’s sleep, your body feels heavy, your mind foggy. You’re becoming emotionally flat or quick to snap. The smallest things feel overwhelming–or nothing at all gets through. You’re living by your calendar. Rest feels earned (rarely) and guilt-ridden (always). You overthink everything. Even small decisions feel like high stakes. You’re never really “off.” You feel disconnected from joy. Things you used to love feel like just more to do. You worry that if you slow down, it’ll all fall apart-or you will.
You’ve pushed through for years.
You’ve told yourself “I’ll rest after this project…this quarter…this crisis…this game or competition.”
But that moment never comes.
And now, your mind and body are telling you the truth your ambition learned to ignore:
Something needs to change.
Burnout and stress don’t stay in one lane.
Maybe it started with longer work hours or fewer breaks.
Maybe it crept in quietly, disguised as drive or discipline.
But now, it’s not just about work anymore.
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You'r relationships feel strained—not because you don’t care, but because you’ve got nothing left in the tank. You snap, shut down, or cancel (again), then feel guilty for needing space.
The basics feel impossible. You’re training hard, leading teams, managing patients, grading papers—but your laundry’s untouched, your fridge is empty, and your personal life is a ghost town.
You’ve become a stranger to yourself. You can list your goals and responsibilities, but ask what you actually want? You go blank. You just know this isn’t it.
You’re still showing up—but it’s not the same. Your focus is fractured, your patience is thin, and the tiny mistakes you never used to make? They’re creeping in.
You second-guess everything. Once, you were confident. Now it’s constant overthinking, imposter syndrome, nd wondering when someone will realize you’re barely holding it together.
Your go-to coping tools—workouts, planners, caffeine-fueled grit—they’re losing their edge. You’re doing everything “right and still feeling off.
Burnout and chronic stress aren’t just professional problems. They’re whole-life problems. And they deserve a whole-person response.
You don’t have to choose between success and sanity.
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Here’s what that can look like in real life:
You wake up with more clarity and less dread. Mornings don’t feel like a battle before the day even starts.
You reconnect with people you care about. You’re more present, less resentful, and no longer faking being “fine.”
You quiet the self-doubt. That voice that says you’re not doing enough? It loses its grip.
You move through your day without running on fumes. Your energy has room to return.
You find space for joy again. Not just achievement, but contentment. Play. Rest. You.
You stop saying “yes” out of guilt or fear. Boundaries start to feel like protection, not punishment.
These changes don’t happen overnight. But with support, reflection, and aligned action, they’re possible–and deeply worth it.
How therapy with me helps get you there
Not just insight–real, lasting change.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and tailored to the unique needs of high-performing adults navigating burnout, stress, and disconnection. We work together to clarify what matters—so your energy goes where your values are. We sort through the noise of extenral expectations and reconnect you with what’s actually meaningful to you. In my practice, I use evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR to support healing that’s both practical and transformative.
Learn how to respond to your thoughts and emotions differently.
Using tools from ACT, you’ll build psychological flexibility–so stress and self-doubt no longer control your choices.
Address the deeper wounds–not just the symptoms.
With EMDR, we’ll process the stuck experiences and beliefs that keep you locked in burnout patterns–without having to relive the trauma.
Create internal harmony instead of constant inner conflict.
Through IFS, we’ll explore and care for the parts of you that are pushing, perfecting, or protecting–so you can lead from a more grounded place.
Move from coping to choosing.
We’ll build tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-leadership so you’re not just reacting to stress–you’re responding with intention.
This isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about coming home to yourself–clearer, calmer, and more in control of how you live.
How ACT, EMDR, and/or IFS May Apply:
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When burnout has you stuck in overthinking, numbing out, or running on autopilot, ACT helps you come back to yourself.
It gives you tools to stop fighting your stress and start noticing it with clarity–so you can respond instead of react.
Through ACT, you’ll reconnect with what actually matters to you (not just what’s expected), and take small doable steps toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and yours–even when the pressure doesn’t let up.
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Burnout isn’t just about doing too much–it’s often rooted in unprocessed stress, trauma, or old beliefs that say you have to keep pushing to be enough.
EMDR helps your nervous system release what it’s been holding onto–past experiences, emotional overload, and deep-rooted patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode.
You don’t have to relive everything. EMDR gently helps your brain reprocess the weight behind the overwhelm, so you can finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control–without needing to hustle for relief.
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Burnout often comes from parts of you working overtime–the perfectionist, the achiever, the caretaker–all trying to keep you safe, successful, or worthy.
IFS helps you gently explore these parts, understand what they’re protecting, and give them space to soften. You’ll learn to lead from a calmer, more grounded place–not just the parts that push, perform, or please.
With IFS, therapy becomes less about fixing and more about creating internal harmony–so you can stop running on empty and start feeling more whole, present, and connected to yourself.
Takeaways
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Challenge the belief that your worth is measured by how much you do or how well you do it.
Set and protect boundaries without guilt, apology, or second-guessing.
Slow down without the fear that everything will fall apart.
Identify and shift perfectionistic patterns that keep you stuck in overdrive.
Regulate intense thoughts and emotions without numbing, shutting down, or spiraling.
Understand the parts of you that push, protect, or sabotage—and relate to them with compassion, not shame.
Reconnect with what actually matters to you—not just what’s expected of you.
Create a life that is not just sustainable–but deeply meaningful
You can finally stop running on empty and start feeling like yourself again.
FAQ
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A rough patch usually passes with rest or a change in routine. Burnout tends to feel chronic and unshakable–exhaustion, irritability, emotional flatness, or a loss of motivation, even for things you used to enjoy. If your stress feels like it’s affecting your work, health, or relationships, therapy can help you sort through it.
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High-functioning people often fly under the radar–especially when they’re burned out. Just because you’re meeting deadlines and staying afloat doesn’t mean you’re okay. Therapy isn’t about “needing” help–it’s about choosing support so you don’t have to carry it all alone.
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Not at all. We’re not trying to eliminate your drive–we’re helping you redirect it in a way that’s aligned and sustainable. Therapy helps you pursue goals without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
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If you’re burned out, your time and energy are already being drained. Therapy is an investment in getting some of that back. We’ll work together to make sessions focused and manageable–and often, the clarity you gain saves time elsewhere in your life.
How burnout and stress might show up for you:
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Whether you’re competing, coaching, recovering, or supporting from the sidelines, the pressure to push through, perform, and hold it all together can quietly wear you done…until burnout hits harder than any physical injury.
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In a world that rewards overthinking, overworking, and perfection, burnout in academia often hides behind achievement…leaving you mentally exhausted, emotionally disconnected, and questioning if it’s all worth it.
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You solve complex problems all day but feel emotionally disconnected and chronically overstimulated…always “on,” rarely grounded.
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You’re building the dream but running on fumes…every win comes with a wave of stress, and stepping away feels impossible
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You’re holding the weight of an entire group or organization…every decision, every crisis, every outcome lands on you, and burnout hides behind your title.
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You’re expected to shine no matter what…behind the scenes, you’re stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, and unsure where the performance ends and you begin.
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You give your all to care for others, but the emotional toll, endless demands, and lack of time to process leave you running on survival mode.
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You manage other people’s money with precision while your own nervous system is flooded…performance anxiety, long hours, and pressure to be perfect chip away at your capacity.
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You’re trained to argue, advocate, and win…but the high-stakes intensity, perfectionism, and emotional suppression fuel a deep and quiet burnout.
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You’re the backbone for everyone else, constantly anticipating needs, managing crises, and putting yourself last…your stress becomes invisible, even to you.